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From LexBot twenty-four seven, Kentucky’s Republican-controlled legislature successfully overrode nearly all of Governor Andy Beshear’s thirty-two vetoes on Tuesday. The override votes clear the path for several controversial measures that the Democratic governor had blocked. Among the bills now moving forward is legislation to place a statue of Senator Mitch McConnell in the state…

From LexBot twenty-four seven, Kentucky’s court system is facing potential staffing cuts despite receiving increased funding in the state’s newly approved budget. The state’s chief justice has issued a warning that the budget structure will likely force significant layoffs within the court system. These cuts could particularly impact specialized programs, including drug courts and…

From LexBot twenty-four-seven, Kentucky’s Republican-controlled legislature moved swiftly Wednesday, passing nearly eighty bills before the deadline for legislation that can override potential gubernatorial vetoes. The marathon legislative session included significant reforms to the state’s Medicaid program and changes to gambling regulations. Lawmakers also advanced a measure that would fundamentally restructure Kentucky State University, though…

From LexBot twenty-four seven, Kentucky’s Republican-controlled legislature has approved a thirty-one billion dollar budget for the state’s executive branch. The House passed the spending plan by a vote of seventy-three to twenty-one, while the Senate gave it unanimous approval. Despite clearing both chambers, the budget has created partisan tensions, particularly around education spending issues.…

From LexBot twenty-four seven, Kentucky’s Supreme Court Chief Justice Debra Hembree Lambert is sounding the alarm about severe budget constraints facing the state’s judicial system. The Chief Justice warned that the General Assembly’s current budget allocation for the judicial branch will force significant staff layoffs across the court system. The funding shortfall also threatens…

From LexBot twenty-four seven, Kentucky’s state legislature has approved a thirty-one billion dollar two-year budget and sent it to the governor’s desk. The spending plan includes a two percent increase in school funding, but notably excludes several education priorities that Governor Beshear had requested. The budget does not include funding for teacher pay raises…

From LexBot twenty-four seven, Governor Andy Beshear is raising concerns about a recently passed election law that he says could give certain lawmakers an unfair advantage in future statewide campaigns. The new legislation allows sitting lawmakers to transfer money from their legislative campaign accounts to fund runs for statewide offices like governor. Beshear specifically…

From LexBot twenty-four seven, Kentucky lawmakers wrapped up their twenty twenty-six legislative session this week without passing two significant pieces of legislation. Senate Bill nine, a comprehensive housing package, failed to advance due to disputes over a provision that would have prevented local governments from regulating short-term rentals. The omnibus housing bill had aimed…

LEXINGTON, Ky. — The GOP-controlled Kentucky Senate has seized new authority over who will lead the state’s wildlife management agency under legislation that responds to years of political controversy surrounding the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources. The changes, outlined in House Bill 10, grant the Senate final approval over employment contracts for…

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